Super close to the Go train station in Guelph, very convenient place to wait until the train arrives. Very spacious and clean place with friendly service. Coffee was very enjoyable. Bagel was toasted nicely. Would definitely recommend. read more

Planet Bean Coffee - Wholegrain bagel with cream cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Guelph, Ontario

Just stumbled into a total hidden gem in Guelph -- Planet Bean Coffee If you're into handcrafted espresso, ethically sourced beans, and baristas who actually *care* about your pour, this place is it. They roast their own fair-trade coffee right here in town, and you can taste the difference in every sip. The best part? The barista walked me through all the pour-over options like a coffee sommelier -- from bright, citrusy Ethiopian notes to smooth, cocoa-rich blends. You get to choose your own flavor journey, and it's honestly an experience every coffee lover should try. If you ever find yourself in Guelph, skip the chain and come here. You'll leave with caffeine, conversation, and probably a whole new appreciation for good coffee. read more

The next stop on my Guelph cafe tour is Planet Bean Coffee. This chain has had quite a bit of success in Guelph with multiple locations so I was excited to visit. The specs:this location seats about 50, there are electrical power outlets, WiFi tested at 46/29 (pretty good for Guelph). The location is quite spacious with about 7 tables for 4 people. Coffee is Fairtrade, organic and roasted by Planet Bean. Espresso was too bitter for my liking. Carrot cake hit the spot. Service was alright. The decor is a dated 90s look. Overall, I'd score it a 3.5. I like the setup and support their use of Fairtrade /organic so I will be coming back! read more

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In my opinion, this is the only place in town worth going for a latte or an americano. They give a shit about the product they put across the counter, and what's more, they know what they're doing. They roast their own beans and sell a great variety in the store as well. Prices are excellent, coffee is delicious (if you sit in, you get a free refill!), employees are friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere is warm (complete with WiFi). They also do latte art! They made one with a heart in it for me to surprise my boyfriend with :) If you like coffee and live in Guelph, there's really no excuse for not having been here yet. read more

cozy atmosphere and attentive staff. very knowledgeable about their products and skilled friendly baristas

Great coffee made with fair trade beans by fabulous people in a good location. There you go. It's a good place to work. They have delicious snacks (the nuttah bars and sourdough cinnamon rolls, especially) and sell beans and brewing accessories, too. read more

Really fantastic service! I ordered the cascara but they were out of soda water so they offered me tonic water however it was extremely bitter for me but they were very kind in giving me a token for a free drink as well as remade it with lemonade to make it taste great. read more

I am not afraid of giving 5 star reviews. Planet Bean is wicked. The Orange floor, yellow walls and reddish pink curtains are awesome and make any hipster wannabe feel at home. I moved to Guelph 2 days ago. The first place I visited was Second Cup on College and Gordon. It had nice seating but the Americano was lackluster and commercial tasting. What did me in was the sneaky WiFi that didn't let you get past the welcome screen. What to do in a new city akin to hick-ville - or so I thought - without a decent cup of Java? I found my way over to Planet Bean and ordered a super tasty Americano. It tastes like Seattle in here. The alternative music blaring and Vinyl records shop across the street are very convincing too. Inside, you will be greeted with greenery. Every table is anchored with an over-sized mug topped with soil and some sort of plant I can't name. The lighting is soft and jives well with the music and colour scheme. It's a cozy place but there are bar stools tucked away all over to accommodate a rush of people. The barista is attractive, cheerful and knows her stuff. Prices here are slightly higher than what I'm used to in Canada. An Americano will run you $2.50. I haven't tried anything else yet. It doesn't look like there is any food served other than a few baked goods. The place unfortunately closes early in the evening. That's enough to knock off a star but the coffee was made well enough to make up for it. You can consider this your morning to Noonish spot and cut out the Starbucks. As I look around, every table is taken and it seems like I'm the only guy in here. I'll end with that and start getting some work done. p.s. I forgot to mention the free wifi, 2-hour parking and *plugs*! read more

Possibly the best coffee on the planet. It's ait LOUD inside, so not great for studying. Try the gluten free cookies!! read more

Great atmosphere, awesome and attentive staff and fantastic coffee and tea! I have yet to discover more of Planet Bean as I just moved to Guelph but so far I am very impressed! read more

Man! The dude behind the counter with a nose ring, etc... knows how to make a latte that is 10 on the richter scale. I dropped by on a Sat afternoon with some friends and this fellow did a masterful job. Not only is it done perfectly, but he also throws a cool art design on it. Its a small place,a few tables, but hey, it is the best latte in town as far as I am concerned. So Kudos to Planet Bean. Great staff,, and service. I'll Be back, next visit to Guelph read more

Planet Bean makes great claims to be ethical, but those claims don't hold up with respect to their interactions with customers. I bought an expensive teakettle from them as an Xmas gift for my wife (I'm not a coffee or tea drinker.), taking pains to stress that I wasn't sure it was the one she wanted. I was told that I had two weeks to return it. Sure enough, I found the right one a week later, and came in to return the first. My return was accepted, and I was given a gift card in return! Apparently they have an unposted and unstated policy that all returns are store credit only! So now I have a hundred dollars in credit to a store I don't shop at personally. Unacceptable. read more

I am in here every workday morning to fill my thermos mug with dark roast goodness. The coffee here is the best in the city and the staff cares about how they brew it. A bit pricey but worth it. read more

The coffee here is great. And they offer many choices, on top of the two "Chatty Matty" and "Freedom Fighter" available to serve everyday. The employees have ways been friendly and helpful over the years I have been frequenting. My only request would be more vegan options for treats. The almond butter cookies are tasty though. read more

So they sell cold quiche and they can't heat it up. If you don't have a food prep license then can you not sell food that need to be heated up? When I asked why they can't heat up the food they gave me attitude too.... read more

Great local business in a prime location. The place itself is small but the floor to ceiling windows give a nice frame to the downtown Guelph scene. I ordered the feta bagel sandwich and the carmel latte (which is worth all the hype). Good food - fast service and supporting a non-chain business...two thumbs up! read more

I have probably been to everyplace in town that serves coffee, and this is the place to go. I try to come down every week or two to get my caramel latte. They are delicious, they are reasonably priced for a medium at 3.77 with a flavour shot, and they do use organic milk. I love how they have mastered their latte designs, they are always so pretty. I await summer every year because this is the only time that you can get their delicious iced lattes and iced coffees. You can order them plain, but the addition of either vanilla or caramel really elevates this beverage. read more

Great service, great atmosphere and their lattes and London fogs are the best in town. The baked goods selection is limited, but everything is fresh, flavourful and thoughtfully prepared. The gelato is incredible and the atmosphere is exactly what you would want from an independent local cafe. Put down the Tim's and Starbucks and check out Planet Bean. read more

Good place I like to go there. Nice atmosphere to just sit and sip your coffee. But they dont do tea very well. Plus the coffee in their tins is just sitting there getting stale. But the epresso and cappuccino is great and the servers are nice and friendly. read more

I have been here a couple of times already. I first found it on my way to the early morning GO Train and ended up with a great coffee and a fantastic muffin. read more

I have been to Planet Bean a few times now and love their coffee. Wish they offered more of a selection for snacks and food to grab on the go. The atmosphere is ok, not a lot of space to sit down though. The location is very convenient for those who are going/coming from the Guelph Go Station. read more

I am not accustomed to writing reviews but I felt this one was necessary. I would actually like to hear feedback from my comments. I have been a daily customer of Planet bean in Guelph for three full years. About a year ago, I was having my usual morning java before work. I was one of just two patrons as this location is not usually busy. My daughter had made me a treat for my birthday, as I have a gluten sensitivity which, I decided to eat with my morning coffee. A stern voice commanded "hey, you can't eat that in here" needless to say it was a bit embarrassing but I decided to explain to the barista who knew me as a regular but to no avail. So I scurried out of the store with my tail between my legs and a knot in my stomach. I felt like I had been throat punched. So I decided to call the CEO of the company to get his feedback. Several days later, I received a voicemail but by this time, I had been frequenting the downtown location and was quite happy with my new daily diggs. Several days ago, I stopped into the downtown location quite late in the morning about 10:30 am and requested 3 coffees to go for my workmates. I noticed a new pot was just finished brewing and asked the server (manager) for the fresh pot. She said she couldn't do that. I told her I still had a 15 minute drive and I wanted a fresh brew. I asked her how old the current pot was and she told me 45 minutes. I said that was too old and I don't mind paying premium prices for coffee but that I wanted it to be fresh. It was at this point when she clearly told me that I "should go elsewhere" I was totally shocked. There were about 5 people behind me and I felt like I wanted to crawl out of the store. I called Byron, the CEO of the co-op immediately but didn't get a response. All day the feeling of betrayal was eating at me. How could they treat such a regular patron so poorly? Surely this was a mistake and this time I would follow through with the call and make the management aware of the total misunderstanding and get this sorted out. I left my office at 4:30 and called head office again and was connected to Byron. I decided to explain the situation calmly and get a compassionate voice but that was not to be the case. Byron told me he was "aware of me" and that he got the story from the (barista) manager who just happened to be the same manager from my previous issue at the Gordon location. Although this manager was only told of the incident from the barista at the Gordon location . So it seems I was guilty as charged by this particular manager from both locations. Although he was calm, he proceeded to tell me that "we have a policy whereby we throw out coffee after 45 minutes". "That is very interesting Byron, because I asked the manager how old the coffee was and she told me it was 45 min old". I think that simplifies the entire incident and proves I was in the right by asking. The new coffee was already brewed and the old coffee was 45 min old. Case closed. But not according to Byron. It seems, the manager's treatment of me must have been justified. How dare I ask for a fresh cup? At that point Byron delivered the verdict. "We do not get complaints" "I think in light of these events that we should take a break from each other" OH NO I'm getting a time out? You are breaking up with me? Are you serious? I've never had a coffee shop break up with me before A daily customer for three years asking for fresh coffee. I guess that is how Planet bean rules their empire. A dictatorship not to be messed with. Oh well, I guess on my "time out" I will wander the streets of Guelph in hopes of finding a new coffee shop that will allow me the honour of frequenting their establishment. :) In-need-of-Java read more

The best coffee!!! But sometimes (about half the time) the service isn't great (read: rude). A really nice atmosphere to sit and read a book or chat (once you get your latte and get away from the grumpy baristas!) read more

Coffee has a weird taste to it and their gluten-free baked goods aren't very good either.

Best coffee shop in Guelph. Friendly staff that are passionate about their job and the product they offer. A great place to take people coming in from out of town. Always make sure to grab a pound of their Freedom Fighter or Chatty Matty when I go out of town as a gift for friends. read more

If you're looking for coffee in Guelph don't go to Tim Horton's, go here. The coffee here is really good and the service is friendly. The menu is pretty simple, but even still, the coffee is awesome (did i say that already!). The staff are friendly, and the atmosphere is awesome, plus free wifi (hell yea!). Seriously consider this place next time you need a perk.. read more

Planet bean is a fun, tasteful, quiet, black free environment, that makes great coffee. Would indefinitely live here rent free.

I absolutely love their coffee and atmosphere! The location is very convenient for me and the staff is always awesome.